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RISK!
If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.
Episodes
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Live From Norfolk 1
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in 2013, when the RISK! live show came to Norfolk, Virginia. 🎤Live Story: The Squatter by Billy…
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Sweet Sixteen
On the 16th anniversary of the podcast, Jill Karliner and Kevin Allison share stories from their own sixteeny days. 🎙️Radio Story: Save a Prayer for Jill by…
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Believe Her
Andrea Dunlop tells Kevin about the time her sister was investigated for Munchausen syndrome by proxy child abuse and how this set her off on a long path…
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Revelations, Revisited
Scott Whitney revisits his story from 2013 about losing his faith called “Revelations” with Kevin. He has many new insights twelve years later. You can also…
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The Best of RISK! #33
Our 33rd compilation of some of our favorite recent stories shared on the RISK! podcast, guest-host by Cyndi Freeman. 🎤Live Story: Hope Under the Sky (excerpt)…
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Live From DC!
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in July of 2013, when Kevin Boggs, Stephanie Garibaldi, R. Levin and Amy Saidman told stories at…
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Midnight in Manila
Scott McMahon tells Dawn Fraser from the RISK! podcast his story “Midnight in Manila,” about the time he was pulled into a nightmare of corruption, false rape…
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Shit Happens
Kevin Allison, Rachel Frost and Luke Oyler share stories about being wasteful. Live Story: The Pickles Pickle by Kevin Allison Kevin flushes a jar of pickles…
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The Power, Revisited
Tori Weston revisits her story about surviving childhood sexual abuse from 2014 called “The Power” with Kevin Allison. Tori has many new insights eleven years…
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Post Mortem
Chelsea Dalsey tells Kevin Allison about her journey with addiction and the process of truly coming to terms with her experience. Check out all of our…
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The Best of School Stories #1
A compilation of some of the best school related stories from the podcast. 🎤Live Story: Taking A Long Time by Angie Chatman At age 8 Angie is in 2nd grade. A…
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The Fingers Episode
Bill, Brad, and Dominic recall the strange circumstances surrounding their broken or missing digits, with guest host John LaSala. 🎤Live Story: Just the Tip by…
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My Secret Career: RISK! Reacts
Kevin hears C. J. Guy’s “My Secret Career” story from The Secret Room for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can also watch this episode on…
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Young Rebels
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in June of 2013, when Ethan Ullman, Katy Frame, Ben Lerman and Rob Lathan share stories about…
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The Rebound
John F. O'Donnell tells Kevin about that time he got kicked out of his favorite comedy club. You can also watch this episode on YouTube. Check out all of our…
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The Best of Self-Help Stories #3
Tommy Galan and Marc Amigone share stories about helping others by helping themselves. A part of our series called Self-Help Stories. 🎤Live Story: Just Commit…
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Sink or Swim
Valerie Ward and David Patteson share stories about calling for help when the world gets dangerous. 🎤Live Story: Treading Water by Valerie Ward In her younger…
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Live From Charleston 2!
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in June of 2013 - Stories from our 2nd visit to Charleston’s Theatre 99! 🎤Live Story: The Storm by…
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Gregg fell into a crevasse: RISK! Reacts
Kevin hears Gregg LeFevre’s “Gregg fell into a crevasse” story from the what was that like podcast for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can also…
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Incompatible
• See RISK! Live! Details at risk-show.com/live • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make…
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The Big Secret
Brad keeps a big secret for far too long a time. Guest hosted by Cyndi Freeman. 🎤Live Story: The Big Secret by Brad Lawrence (Content note: child sexual abuse…
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The Best of Adventure Stories #2
Sarah Jones and Myka Fox share stories about high stakes ventures. 🎤Live Story: Kibbles 'n Bits by Sarah Jones Sarah starts abusing laxatives to lose weight…
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Shoulda Seen It Coming
Jonathan Bradley Welch and Talia Tabin share stories of psychics, mediums and intuitions. 🎤Live Story: The One? by Jonathan Bradley Welch After a psychic's…
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Mother Lovers
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in May of 2013, when Tommy O’Malley, Jenny, and Moses Storm shared surprising stories about moms…
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Animals Past and Present
Ray Christian tells Kevin about the pet cemetery he and his childhood friends created and the gruesome secret it might hold. You can also watch this episode on…
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Live From Philly 3!
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in May of 2013, when Brady Dale, Elna Baker and Marjorie Winther shared stories at the 4/20/13…
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There’s Still Time to Jump In Kevin’s Online Workshops!
Hey folks! The last two online storytelling workshops I’m teaching before I move to a dramatically different time zone are starting on July 23 and August 17…
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Live From Philly 2!
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, when Giulia Rozzi, Nimisha Ladva and Kevin Allison shared stories at a live RISK!…
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Beat Yourself Up
Glen A. Dunzweiler and David Wayne tell stories about going easier on yourself… or not. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK!…
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Parental Advisory
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, when Andy Livengood, Jean Ann Le Bec, and Julie Threlkeld told of surprising…
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I'm Gay and Pets Are My Only Friends: RISK! Reacts
Kevin hears Fabian Godinez’s “I’m Gay and Pets Are My Only Friends” story from The Mortified Podcast for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can…
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Bad Decisions, Good Stories
Tata Sherise and Max Langert reveal the self-destructive journeys they took after trusting the wrong people. • See RISK! live in New York City on June 26th…
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The Best of Trans Lives #4 (feat. Peppermint)
Drag Race Superstar Peppermint guest-hosts as Tuesday Thomas and A. Kraft share stories about finding joy and facing challenges regarding being trans today. •…
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The Best of Father's Day Stories #3
To celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, we’ve gathered a couple more classic heartfelt stories about dads. • See RISK! live in Philadelphia on June 19th, or in…
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The Luckiest Trans Woman Alive
Kate Bohl tells Taj about what it’s been like to finally come out as trans in her late 50s—after a lifetime of feeling like something wasn’t quite right. Here…
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Mommy Issues
Gabi Conti and Jade Green tell stories about the antics that their mothers are up to. • See RISK! live in Philadelphia on June 19th, or in New York City on…
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The Best of Queer Lives #3
We celebrate this Pride Month by listening back to some of the most wonderful stories by our queer friends. • See RISK! live in Washington, DC on June 7th, in…
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Fight or Flatline
Stories about people stepping in when it really counts, with guest-host Taj Easton. • See RISK! live in Washington, DC on June 7th, in Philadelphia on June…
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Unbreakable, Revisited
Melanie Hamlett revisits her story from 2016 called “Unbreakable” with Ms. Aishia. She has new insights 9 years later! You can also watch this episode on…
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140 Lbs, Revisited
Susan Lieu revisits her story from 2018 called “140 Lbs.” She and Kevin discuss how she’s evolved since then. You can also watch this episode on YouTube! • See…
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What I'm Made Of
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, when Shen Wei and Ed Gavagan shared about how they became who they are now. • See…
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Trial Remedies
Alex Plotkin and Yossi Rosenberg explore unusual remedies for vexing problems. • See RISK! live in Washington, DC on June 7th, in Philadelphia on June 19th, or…
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The Top Gun of Getting Mugged: RISK! Reacts
From The Artichoke Storytelling Series, Kevin hears Adam Selbst’s “The Top Gun of Getting Mugged” for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can…
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Show People
Jason Burke, Robin Bady, and Kelli Dunham tell stories about performers and performances. • See RISK! live in Washington, DC on June 7th, in Philadelphia on…
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The Best of Mother’s Day Stories #3
To celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, we’ve gathered a couple of stories about moms. This episode is part of our Mother’s Day Stories series. Pitch us your…
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Love and War
Kerri Doherty and Jim Stevens tell stories about different kinds of love and war. • See RISK! live in Washington, DC on June 7th, in Philadelphia on June 19th…
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The Best of Asian American Lives #6
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re looking back at 2 classic RISK! stories, with special guest…
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Geezers and the Gosling
Erin Barker and Jeff Simmermon tell stories about living spaces and those that live in ‘em. • See RISK! live in Washington, DC on June 7th, in Philadelphia on…
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Dirty Work
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, when Kurt Braunohler, Melinda Hill, Dave Ross and Cyndi Freeman shared stories of…
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The Silver Dollar: RISK! Reacts
From Love and Radio, Kevin hears Daryl Davis’s “The Silver Dollar” for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can also watch this episode on YouTube!…
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Untangling
Elaine Gale and Heather Farley tell stories about marriages ending and new beginnings. • See RISK! live in Washington, DC on June 7th, in Philadelphia on June…
RISK!Introducing Rulebreakers with Saraya
Born into a chaotic, hellraising and deeply tight-knit family, Saraya learned to never back down from a challenge. She’s a rule breaker and drawn to people…
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The Best of Drug Stories #3: Another 420 Edition
Matt Higgins, Will Clegg, and Chemda deliver classic RISK! stories in the name of 420. • See RISK! live in Washington, DC on June 7th, in Philadelphia on June…
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Immigrant Stories #3
LP Nguyen shares a story of trials and tribulations with her and her family’s attempts to survive in and then flee from Vietnam in the wake of the Vietnam War…